Below Average
#2485 of 2,846 schools in PA
Peirce Thomas M Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
2300 W Cambria St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,485 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#195 of 300
public schools
In district
#143 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Peirce Thomas M Sch
Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Peirce Thomas M Sch
Peirce Thomas M Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Peirce Thomas M Sch serves approximately 189 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Peirce Thomas M Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,485 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Peirce Thomas M Sch show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 189 students, Peirce Thomas M Sch is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Peirce Thomas M Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
61% of students at Peirce Thomas M Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Peirce Thomas M Sch — Students at Peirce Thomas M Sch score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Peirce Thomas M Sch Compares
See how Peirce Thomas M Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2300 W Cambria St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Peirce Thomas M Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. (rated 5.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kenderton El Sch (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rhodes E Washington Sch (rated 5.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Rhodes E Washington Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| MERCY CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP North Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Allen Dr Ethel Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Duckrey Tanner Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| TECH Freire CS Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Wissahickon CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Strawberry Mansion HS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$30,974
Median Home Value
$73,000
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
Population
31,627
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
51.5%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
38.8
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| PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL-STERN CENTER Wynnewood, PA | 4.1 |
| Grandview El Sch Morrisville, PA | 4.0 |
| Longstreth William C Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.0 |
| Ludlow James R Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peirce Thomas M Sch
What grades does Peirce Thomas M Sch serve?
Peirce Thomas M Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Peirce Thomas M Sch?
Peirce Thomas M Sch has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peirce Thomas M Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Peirce Thomas M Sch is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peirce Thomas M Sch rank in PA?
Peirce Thomas M Sch ranks #2,485 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Peirce Thomas M Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Peirce Thomas M Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peirce Thomas M Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peirce Thomas M Sch has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Peirce Thomas M Sch a charter school?
No, Peirce Thomas M Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peirce Thomas M Sch a Title I school?
No, Peirce Thomas M Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peirce Thomas M Sch?
100.0% of students at Peirce Thomas M Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7020
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #143 of 218
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